Bastille
former fortress in Paris, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the English indie rock band, see Bastille (band).
The Bastille was a prison in Paris, France. It was destroyed during the French Revolution on 14 July 1789. It was attacked by rebels from the "third estate" (the people). This event is considered the beginning of the French Revolution. Today in France, the 14 July, Fête Nationale, or Bastille Day, is a national holiday.